The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the
North Dakota Highway Patrol have issued a No Travel Advisoryfor
portions of northwest North Dakota due to blowing and drifting snow
creating icy road conditions and reduced visibility. Cities included in
the NoTravel
Advisory are Crosby, Bowbells, Williston, Stanley, Watford
City, New Town and surrounding areas. Motorists in these areas should not travel as blowing and drifting snow is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

The three categories are as follows:

1. TRAVEL
ALERT – Motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of
challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways. Motorists should
allow extra time to reach their destination and be alert to conditions that may
make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT
has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.

2. NO
TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should not travel due to hazardous
conditions which may make it unsafe to travel. Snowplows may be pulled from the
roads during severe conditions. Motorists should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED
seriously as those motorists who choose to travel at their own risk may become
stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach them safely. A NO
TRAVEL ADVISED has the potential to change to a ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED if
conditions deteriorate.

3. ROAD
CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are not allowed to travel on a
closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or
blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be fined up to
$250.

Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is
updated daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the
information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided
solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.